BenRiach adds 60.5% abv Batch 2 whisky to cask strength range

Speyside Scotch brand BenRiach has added a 60.5% abv whisky to its selection of ‘cask strength’ drinks.

Simply called Batch 2, the new single malt from the Brown-Forman owned distillery will roll this month into specialist retailers and independents. Non-chill filtered, it is made by combining cask-strength whiskies matured in bourbon barrels, oloroso sherry casks and virgin oak hogsheads. Rsp for a 70cl bottle is yet to be confirmed.

The NPD represented BenRiach “in its most unadulterated state” said the business’ master blender, Rachel Barrie. “To the eye a golden summer harvest, to the nose toffee apple with a ginger-spiced zing, and to the tongue layers of créme caramel, chocolate and lime-glazed nectarine.

The cask strength allowed the drinker to “explore every layer of flavour, and choose whether or not to add water to taste” she added.